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ORPHA:675404Disease
Also called Cockett syndrome · MTS
What it is
A rare vascular disease characterized by venous insufficiency, obstruction or thrombosis usually caused by compression of the left common iliac vein between the right common iliac artery and the underlying spine with subsequent development of a left deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Patients may present with pain, swelling, venous stasis ulcers, skin pigmentation changes and post-thrombotic syndrome.
Key facts
- Inheritance
- Not applicable
- Classified as
- Disease
ICD-10 codes
Related health topics
Reached through the ICD-10 categories this disease is filed under, so these describe the broader group rather than this disease specifically.
Cross-references
Orphadata Science: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Data version 2026-06-23. Available under CC BY 4.0. This is a reference, not medical advice.
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